Named “world’s best flute and guitar duo” by Classical Guitar Magazine UK, Similia has recorded 4 CDs under the Analekta label (Cantabile, Nota del Sol, Fantasia, Dolce Vita).
Winners of the coveted Félix Award for Best Instrumental Album of the
Year awarded by ADISQ (Quebec Recording Industry Association) in 2004
for Nota del Sol, Similia was also nominated in 2006 ADISQ’s Félix Award for Best Classical Recording for their Fantasia CD.
For 15 years, Similia has gained international recognition by
providing nearly 500 concerts in 13 different countries including
Japan, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, India,
Bosnia-Herzegovina, France, Mexico, Guatemala, United States and Canada.
They recently sold out the Palais Montcalm at their world premiere of the Concerto tradicionuevo
by Patrick Roux under the direction of Yoav Talmi and accompanied by
the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. Annie also interpreted the Concerto de Aranjuez (Adagio) by Joaquin Rodrigo and Nadia the orchestral version of the Brilliant Fantasy on Carmen by François Borne. Similia also payed with the Kamloops Symphony under the direction of Bruce Dunn.
Celebrated for their elegant and refined music-making, Similia has received many prizes and accolades.
With their alluring
interpretations, the duo explores the flute and guitar repertoire with
passion and impeccable musical flair, sometimes adding new and dazzling
dimensions to standards with their own arrangements. And while they
perform the classical repertoire with brio, the pair enjoys discovering
new musical horizons. Whether playing Latin American music or works by
contemporary composers, Similia thrives to charm music lovers with
melodious musical selections and genuine passion.
Their
artistic vision and mission is to give life to the evocative voice of
the flute and guitar ensemble and to expand its musical repertoire.
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